The largest and most luxurious casinos in the world.

One day, a young and passionate Englishman named Ashley Revell decided to radically change his life. He sold everything he owned, including his house and clothes, and, arriving in Las Vegas, bet the entire $135,000 he made on red in one fell swoop. And he won twice as much! An even bigger win awaited one American guy from Los Angeles, who came to Las Vegas for a basketball game, and entered the casino only to kill time.

However, there are also plenty of heartbreaking stories about incredible casino losses in history.

Whether casinos exist to exploit a person's belief in their own uniqueness or simply as another way to have fun depends on who has to answer this question. Some people lose their heads here, and at the same time everything else, others just have a good time. At the same time, modern casinos allow you to fully relax without ever sitting down at a gaming table, and they are coming up with more and more new ways to attract players (devices volcano play).

Borgata Casino in Atlantic City

Atlantic City has long been known as America's favorite gambling destination and one of the most prominent resort towns in the Northeastern United States. While the entire complex is quite extensive and includes numerous restaurants, nightclubs and the largest hotel in New Jersey (the main Tower with 2,002 rooms), the casino itself occupies 80,000 square meters, has 4,000 coin-operated machines and 200 gaming tables. Not only is the Borgata impressive in scale, it is also really well run, being the most profitable casino in the city and one of the best in the US.

Casino Lisboa

The largest casino in Europe is located in the least expected of places: the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, on the shores of the Atlantic. Casino Lisboa is operated by a company owned by Hong Kong billionaire Stanley Ho, who also owns Casino Lisboa in Macau. The entire gaming area is 82,000 square meters with 1,000 slot machines and 26 poker tables. There are also seven restaurants and bars, as well as approximately 1,000 hotel rooms.

MGM Grand in Las Vegas

It's impossible to make a list of the biggest casinos in the world without including one from Sin City. In this case, it's the MGM Grand from Las Vegas. Located on the famous Las Vegas Strip, it is not only a huge 85,500 square meter casino, but also the second largest hotel in the world with 6,852 rooms. With over 2,500 slot machines and 139 tables, in addition to a state-of-the-art betting area, The MGM Grand in Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world for those who want to try their luck. Other entertainment venues are also present, including the world famous Hakkasan nightclub.

MGM Macau

MGM Macau (formerly called MGM Grand Macau) opened in late 2007 and is one of many huge casinos based in this wealthy city. Like other establishments on this list, it is also part of an extensive entertainment complex that includes a hotel, numerous restaurants and a conference center. The casino occupies 110,000 square meters and two floors around the magnificent Grande Praça, a huge shopping center right at the base of the hotel.

Sands Casino Macao

Another great casino in Macau. Opened in 2004, Sands Macao was the first Las Vegas-style casino in this popular city for gamblers. Since then, it has been one of the main sources of wealth for its owner, American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, one of the richest people in the world. The casino underwent an expansion and renovation process several years ago, increasing its area by almost 50%.

Rio Casino Resort in South Africa

Rio Casino Resort (formerly known as Tusk Rio Casino Resort) is the largest casino in Africa and the southern hemisphere. Located in the modest South African town of Klerksdorp, the casino has a gaming area of ​​130,000 square meters, in addition to 70 rooms at the Metcourt Hotel. As its name suggests, the casino is inspired by the famous Rio Carnival and provides guests with numerous entertainment options, in addition to all kinds of gambling.

Casino Ponte 16 in Macau

Located in the Macau Harbor area (historic city centre), Ponte 16 is a world-class resort consisting of a five-star hotel, casino and the first and only Michael Jackson gallery in Asia. The casino covers an area of ​​135,000 square meters with 109 gaming tables, 307 coin-operated machines and 2 VIP lounges. Its attractive design is inspired by Macau's unique cultural heritage, with European (mainly Portuguese) styling mixed with traditional Chinese elements.

Foxwoods Resorts Casino

Foxwoods Casino is located in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on the Pequot Indian Reservation. One of the largest entertainment complexes in North America, the resort includes six casinos, four hotels and several restaurants, including a Hard Rock cafe. The casinos themselves cover an area of ​​172,000 square meters, with over 380 gaming tables and 6,300 slot machines.

City of Dreams in Macau

You probably already realized that Macau is one of the best cities for gambling lovers. The City of Dreams is one of the largest casinos in the world with a total gaming area of ​​210,000 square meters, 450 gaming tables, and 1,514 slot machines. The casino is in good company as it is part of the same complex as the Grand Hyatt Macau and the Hard Rock Hotel.

Venetian Macao Casino

So, the largest casino in the world is also located in Macau. Modeled after the Venetian Las Vegas, the Macau casino is much more than a mere replica. Opened in 2007 on Macau's Cotai Strip, this stunningly large casino is not only the largest of its kind, but also the seventh largest building in the world in terms of total floor area. More than half of the 275,000 square meter area is a gaming area with 3,400 coin-operated machines and 800 gaming tables, while the 15,000-seat CotaiArena is a superb venue for all types of events, from boxing, basketball and tennis matches, to shows and concerts.

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